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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.06, 3,718.44 and 1,646.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.06, 3,718.44 and 1,646.46 is: 2,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.06 : 3,718.44 = 1,646.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.06/3,718.44 = 1,646.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.06x = 3,718.44 × 1,646.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.06x = 6,122,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,262.72/2,694.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.50

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